Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
Katy Perry is performing her new song for the first time! The 35-year-old pregnant singer performed her new song “Daisies” during the virtual finale of American Idol on Sunday night (May 17). PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katy Perry Later in the show, Katy helped crown the new winner of American Idol!
During a recent interview, Katy explained why she has decided to release her new album this summer instead of waiting until 2021 when the pandemic is hopefully over.
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